weatherproof

American  

[weth-er-proof] / ˈwɛð ərˌpruf /

adjective

1. able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather.

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verb (used with object)

1. to make (something) weatherproof.

weatherproof British  

/ ˈwɛðəˌpruːf /

adjective

1. designed or able to withstand exposure to weather without deterioration

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verb

1. (tr) to render (something) weatherproof

Other Word Forms

• weatherproofness
  noun

Etymology

Origin of weatherproof

First recorded in 1610–20; weather + -proof

Example Sentences

WSJ | Buy Side: From weatherproof boots to chic heeled finds, these women’s winter boots are recommended by style pros.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

Consumer watchdogs also believe more policyholders would be incentivized to weatherproof their homes if insurers offered discounts for people who took these mitigation measures into their own hands.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 15, 2025

These army-green, weatherproof devices are about the size of a Kleenex box, and typically strapped to a tree while they record virtually anything within earshot.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2024

The challenge will be translating these delicate structures of beadwork, textiles and paint into four weatherproof sculptures that will gaze upon museum visitors from their plinths above Fifth Avenue.

From New York Times • Feb. 27, 2024

The inside was weatherproof enough to keep out rain.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith